St. Cloud
Former Hubbard County official, who was a school bus driver, gets six-year sentence for sex crimes against students
Daniel J. Stacey pleaded guilty to four felony counts as part of a plea deal.
September 13, 2024
Greater Minnesota
A multistate, decade-long Pizza Ranch odyssey is man’s slice of heaven
Jason Halkias is on a crusade to visit every Pizza Ranch restaurant in the United States. He’ll get one step closer to his goal when he makes his 44th and final Minnesota stop in Willmar.
September 14, 2024
News & Politics
Brooks: Will the Trump campaign pay St. Cloud? City asks for $200,000 to cover July rally expenses
In the debate, Trump stridently defended the size of his campaign crowds. But will he chip in to cover the cost of his Minnesota rally?
AuthoredJennifer Brooks
AuthoredJennifer BrooksSeptember 13, 2024
St. Cloud
One year in jail for driver who was drunk when he fatally hit man in central Minnesota street
The judge set aside a 5¾-year term, imposed 10 years’ probation.
September 11, 2024
Colleges
Reusse: Unfamiliar opponent brings out plenty of familiar names at St. John’s football opener
To add appeal to a less-than-exciting home opener, the Johnnies invited the 93 living football All-America players who had starred through the decades for this legendary football program.
AuthoredPatrick Reusse
AuthoredPatrick ReusseSeptember 8, 2024
High Schools
Northfield‘s final-seconds win over Faribault and Andover’s rally past Mankato West spice the high school football weekend
The bounce went Northfield’s way on a low snap that was handled by quarterback Seth Thompson. Andover won on two fourth-quarter touchdowns by Wyatt Myers.
September 7, 2024
St. Cloud
What happened to St. Cloud State University?
The college has struggled to find its footing after years of steep enrollment declines, big projects that didn’t always pay off and turnover among leadership.
September 7, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Are Minnesota’s mom-and-pop resorts dying?
As lakeside property values skyrocket and fast-paced lives demand different experiences, the state’s small lakefront resorts are a disappearing way of life.
September 3, 2024
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High Schools
Daniel Jackson, Alexandria kicker committed to the Gophers, adds to his legend; Becker coach Dwight Lundeen wins his 400th
Daniel Jackson kicked a 54-yard field goal Thursday, a mark exceeded only twice in Minnesota history. Dwight Lundeen made his milestone win memorable on Becker alumni night.
August 31, 2024
Business
Medicare patient wrongly sent to collections in dispute between two UnitedHealth Group entities
The Minnesota-based insurer said he owed $275. The surgery center in St. Cloud wanted another $3,300. UnitedHealth owns both and is now apologizing.
August 31, 2024
Small Business
Sale of Minnesota electrical business crumbles into tangled tale of alleged deceit
A bankruptcy judge concluded the buyer of Birchwood Electric stopped paying the company’s former owners as he was diverting money from the company to himself and a real estate venture.
August 30, 2024
Business
CentraCare spending $228M on expansion projects in St. Cloud, Sartell
Health systems are investing in construction as financial results improve following pandemic slowdown.
August 28, 2024